Fabric Factory

Fabric Factory is a great place to fine drapery and upholstery fabric. They have a wide choice of many types of fabrics, with prices that represent this wide range. In our first visit we found an upholstery fabric that worked beautifully for the sofa and chair we were having reupholstered. The service was helpful and friendly. They were able to answer our questions and direct us to the type of fabric we were needing.

Great store for upholstery and drapery fabrics choices. I didn’t stay long enough to consider prices as I’m looking for clothing fabric.

Oy. I should learn to always read Julie P’s reviews before going anywhere. My husband and I are on the hunt for fabric for our little guy’s nursery and we are finding it difficult to get it right. I remembered coming here to pick up fabric for my aunt once and recalled that they had a great selection but that the staff was rude. I am an eternal optimist and thought I’d give them another try.
I’m here to report that nothing has changed. There were two employees at the register (facing the front door) when we walked in. I am certain they saw us but they failed to say anything. We walked around for 15 minutes or so, ran into them multiple times and they continued to ignore our existence. At this point, I’d be willing to spend a lot of money to find what we are looking for to make this nursery fit our vision, and even though we found a few fabrics that would’ve worked I refuse to spend any money (and especially not their prices) at a business where people are so blatantly rude. Yes, I know this place is geared to the pros and that explains both the high prices and the high probability that the average Joe will be ignored, but that doesn’t mean that common courtesies should be ignored. The next time you’re driving down 23^rd and think «maybe I should stop in and see what they have» just keep driving unless you are in the mood to feel invisible!

Meh. Perfect word for how this place makes me feel. Just meh.
I walked in with a great attitude, but apparently I’m not their normal kind of customer.
Me: «Rumor has it you have a world famous remnant room!»
Shop Frau: blink blink
Me: «Small pieces of fabric, leftover from much larger bolts?»
Shop Frau: blink blink
Me: «scaps?»
Shop Frau: «Up the stairs, in the back. Or one little rack up there.»
Me: Awesome. Thanks!
Shop Frau is not impressed and exits stage right, presumably to continue making that lump of coal into a diamond.
Well the remnants weren’t what I was looking for, and one look at the rest of the fabric and I suddenly knew why my bouncy little attitude wasn’t so well-​received. Many of the fabrics I saw were between $ 50-​$ 75 per yard. Per YARD. My house isn’t worth $ 50-​$ 75 foot per yard… how could I possibly afford even a few yards?
Then it hit me. This store isn’t for people like me. It is for professional interior designers. They’re spending other people’s money, and get paid more the more they spend. So go ahead, buy 10 yards at $ 75/​yard! Like a famous pig once said in an insurance commercial: Weeeeeeeeee!
But then I ened up at Hobby Lobby, which as you know is the fifth circle of hell. What’s a not-​so-​crafty girl to do? Guess this whole craft store thing just is not my jam.
I cranked Liz Phair as I peeled out of the parking lot. I bet she never worries about fabric.